Gaining Command

Famous quotes containing the words gaining and/or command:

“So we see
That all things change, one nation gaining strength
While others perish.”
—Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

“Universal empire is the prerogative of a writer. His concerns are with all mankind, and though he cannot command their obedience, he can assign them their duty. The Republic of Letters is more ancient than monarchy, and of far higher character in the world than the vassal court of Britain.”
—Thomas Paine (1737–1809)